WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 10, 2008
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Frank Borawski called the regular meeting of the Water Pollution Control Authority to order at 7:35 P. M. in the Conference Room at Simsbury Water Pollution Control, 36 Drake Hill Road. The following members were present: Gary Faraci, Philip Richardson, and Paul Gilmore. Philip Burton, Warren Coe and Edward Kelly were absent. Also present were James Clifton, Superintendent WPCF, Richard Sawitzke, Town Engineer, and Kendra Dahlquist, Clerk. Dennis Setzko was absent.
II. WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITY UPGRADE - EARTH TECH, INC.
Mr. Clifton presented a status report. The upgrade is very close to completion, with only a few items remaining on the punch list. A closing is expected in late March.
III. APPROVAL OF BILLS
A motion was made by Mr. Richardson to approve for payment a bill in the amount of $5,679.75 (Invoice #432642) to Earth Tech Inc. The motion was seconded by Mr.Faraci. Motion passed.
IV. CORRESPONDENCE
A. Mr. Clifton reviewed the status of WPCF Nitrogen trading with an estimated amount of 4.37/lb TN per day. The Nitrogen Credit check will be approximately $15,241 for 2007.
B. Mr. Sawitzke sent a memo at the request of the WPCA to the First Selectman's office inquiring about the possibility of the Board of Selectman adding two alternates to WPCA membership to aid achieving a quorum for monthly meetings.
C. Mr.Clifton submitted a memo to the First Selectman outlining details of the "Meadowood" sewer capacity motion that was approved by the WPCA at their December 20, 2007 Special Meeting, and that contained provisions that are contrary to past WPCA practices.
V. MINUTES
A motion was made by Mr. Richardson to approve the minutes of the December 20,2007 Special Meeting,. The motion was seconded by Mr.Faraci .Mr.Gilmore abstained. Motion passed.
VI. STATUS REPORTS ON SEWER EXTENSION PROJECTS
Mr. Sawitzke reviewed various projects and made the following recommendations:
A. Cornfield Road
A survey has been completed, and engineering plans are being developed to be ready to go out to bid in late spring.
B. High Hill Circle.
Preliminary plans are being prepared. Cost estimates are higher than in the past because of the configuration of the 200' run and need for two 8" stubs, and increased petroleum costs for fuel and materials. A general discussion followed, of the various financing options homeowners could choose.
A motion was made by Mr.Faraci that the WPCA hold a public hearing in February for providing sanitary sewers on High Hill Circle. Mr. Richardson seconded. Motion passed
C. Wolcott Road
Estimates will be put together for March so a hearing will be possible prior to the WPCA summer recess.
VII. TREATMENT FACILITY REPORT
Mr.Clifton outlined current issues including December permit levels, nitrogen credits, proper balance for nitrification process, reduced septage due to cold weather and that the facility is running very efficiently with only one Carrousel operating.
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VIII. BUDGET DISCUSSION
Mr. Clifton submitted a Draft Budget for FY 2008-09, including a narrative, details on each line item, and the reasoning behind each of the purchases, repairs, and expenditures for equipment, utilities, and capital improvements, the latter, most notably for the aging South, Tunxis, and Wolcott Pump Stations.
VIV. OTHER BUSINESS
A motion was made by Mr. Gilmore to move the FY 2008-09 budget as presented, forward to submittal to the Finance Director. Mr. Richardson seconded the motion. Motion passed.
A motion was made by Mr. Gilmore to increase the EDU charge by $10.00 as noted in the FY 2008-09 budget to $320.00. Mr. Richardson seconded the motion. Motion passed.
X. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Gilmore made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Richardson seconded the motion. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 8:43 p.m.
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Philip Richardson, Vice Chairman
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